Compare and Contrast the Art Patronage of Charlemagne and Otto

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Essay

Compare and contrast the art patronage of Charlemagne and Otto III.What outside factors or sources influenced each man? How did these influences reflect each man and his role as art patron? Use examples to support your essay.

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Definitions:

Caravaggio

Italian painter of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, known for his dramatic use of light and shadow.

Jan Steen

A Dutch Golden Age painter, well-known for his paintings of lively and chaotic domestic scenes.

Feast of Saint Nicholas

A Christian festivity observed on December 6th, honoring Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and miracles.

Chaotic

In a state of complete disorder and confusion, often used to describe situations, processes, or natural systems that are unpredictable or lack organization.